Michigan Laws > Chapter 600 > Act 236 of 1961 > Chapter 77 – Appeals From Justice Court
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws > Chapter 600 > Act 236 of 1961 > Chapter 77 - Appeals From Justice Court
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- judgment: as used in this act , includes decree. See Michigan Laws 600.112
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.